Two Scenarios in IPL 2024 Playoffs Where RCB Could Secure a Top 4 Berth

Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have kept RCB in playoffs hunt

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received a significant boost in their quest for a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs after Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. This victory ensured that LSG would not be able to surpass RCB in the points table, even if they win their final league match of the campaign. With DC’s inferior Net Run Rate, securing a top 4 spot is practically impossible for them. The only team standing in RCB’s way of a playoffs spot is Chennai Super Kings.

Currently, RCB is placed 6th in the points table with 6 wins (12 points) in 13 matches and a Net Run Rate of +0.387. Delhi Capitals are in 5th place with 14 points in 14 matches and an NRR of -0.377. Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the 4th spot with 14 points and an NRR of +0.406, with two games left to play. CSK is in 3rd place with 14 points in 13 matches and an NRR of +0.528.

For RCB to qualify for the playoffs, they must win their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings. If they win, they could dislodge either CSK or SRH from the top 4. Depending on various scenarios, RCB would need to ensure their Net Run Rate is better than SRH’s or secure a significant victory over CSK to secure their spot in the playoffs. The race for the playoffs is heating up, and RCB is determined to make it to the next stage of the tournament.